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Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues.
Unknown Host hosts Shiaght Laa, a society show with 148 episodes published.
Fiona McArdle introduces the last in the present series, as Shiaght Laa hears more from Stephen Miller RBV about some of his research work and Press and PR Oficer of the Manx Music, Speech and Dance Festival, Zoë Cannell
16th April 1746 was the date of the Battle of Culloden, of which repercussions were felt in the Island, as shown in the Atholl Papers. Stephen Miller, RBV talks of the background to his research work and how he shares th
As the Corrib Singers from County Galway give their final performances here in the Island, there's Manx participation in the Pan Celtic Festival in Ireland. We hear from Cara and Laura Rowles and the band, Shenn Scoill,
Y Chaisht is the Manx name for Eastertide, and there are traditions and saying associated with the season. Shennaghys Jiu 2026 takes place over the Easter weekend, and we hear about it - and its future - from founder and
In addition to dates for your diary for poetry, an illustrated talk and concerts of music, there's the history and background of the annual Sophia Morrison Award and a song written and performed by a great Manx Radio fav
Fiona McArdle celebrates World Poetry Day, a UNESCO initiative which falls on 21st March. We hear newly-appointed 8th Manx Youth Bard, Matilda Watson, and the Treasurer of the Isle of Man Poetry Society, Bethany de Legh
In the last programme in the current series, Maralyn Crellin looks at some sayings associated with the Christmas time and with James Franklin of Culture Vannin we explore the tradition of The White Boys' play, song and d
Fiona McArdle presents a programme which looks at two kinsmen who wanted change, and the sea and its importance, not just in the life of the Island.
Hughie Jones of The Spinners wrote about the loss of the Ellan Vannin on 3rd December 1909. There's that song and reminiscences of the Ellan Vannin from Mona Douglas. In Kirk Arbory, an unusual custom was held on 6th Dec
Maralyn Crellin introduces the programme. Liam and Victoria Reynolds and Lisa Mellor of the Peel Pantoloons talk about the year-long work involved in bringing this year's production, Robin Hood, to the Peel Centenary Cen
Fiona McArdle is your host. There are two deadlines approaching, as we hear from Bethany De Legh Runciman of the IOM Poetry Society and Breesha Maddrell of Culture Vannin. There are two musical projects underway involvin
We hear from Ruth Keggin Gell of Culture Vannin about a new Manx language badge for all levels of guiding and scouting, and Sara Goodwins and George Hobbs of Loaghtan Books about two new publications.
Myra Gilbert and Helen Fox of the Creative Network talk about an art exhibition from Saturday 16th August in the Hodgson Loom Gallery in Laxey, and two packed weekends of the Isle of Man Art and Architecture Festival on
Maralyn Crellin presents a programme in which we hear from author and illustrator Rosemary Greening about Blooming Marvellous : Manx Wildflowers - A Botanical Journey, published by Loaghtan Books, and Ruth Keggin Gell ta
Fiona McArdle introduces Shiaght Laa with Kristin Kelly from Australia and Catherine Iverson from the United States of America - both with Manx ancestry. There's also the launch of Fiddyl Reesht, with Director of Culture
The North American Manx Association makes annual awards of silver medals for outstanding contributions to Manx culture and community by young people, and the Department of Education makes two awards for the Manx language
Maralyn Crellin introduces a programme which includes Julie Matthews talking about her life in teaching and the Manx language on the eve of her retirement as head of the Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, and Chloe Woolley and Jo Call
Fiona McArdle introduces a programme with items about the Sophia Morrison Award, Tynwald, Culture Vannin's Treisht26 project, which will feed into Blein ny Gaelgey, the Year of the Manx Language 2026. We hear from Breesh
Chloe Woolley of Culture Vannin tells of a recording of a suite of 19 Manx songs and tunes recorded recently in Georgia, USA, and available on the Culture Vannin website, Alex Brindley talks about the Groudle Glen Railwa
Manx Wildlife Trust's Community Ranger and Head of Engagement, Graham Makepeace-Warne talk about forthcoming opportunities to engage with nature. Oie Voaldyn and Laa Boaldyn are the Manx celebrations of May Eve and May D
Stephen Miller
longtime Trump advisor and chief architect of his immigration platform · Prestonwood Baptist Church
1 appearance on this show
Owen Williams
English Instructional Leader and teacher · The Tubs\/Ex-Void
1 appearance on this show
Alan Jackson
1 appearance on this show
James Franklin
head football coach for Virginia Tech Hokies · Angelo State University
2 appearances on this show
Matthew Warren
Consultant Gastroenterologist · Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1 appearance on this show
Julie Matthews
teacher, head of Bunscoill Ghaelgagh
1 appearance on this show
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